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Harnessing the Power of Data helps revolutionise operations and set a new standard for what is possible.
By Mel Evans, Group Executive, Digital Services Venti
In an era where data flows like a river, businesses and organisations, including our Defence Force, are producing and processing more information than ever before. Yet, extracting meaningful insights from this data is far from straightforward. It requires a strategic approach to ensure that the right insights are surfaced at the right time. Leveraging data effectively requires more than just technology. It's about creating an ecosystem where business and technology work hand-in-hand. This partnership ensures ongoing maintenance and governance, keeping data classified correctly, organised, and secure. It's about fostering a culture where data literacy is prioritised, and everyone from top leadership to front-line personnel understands the value of data.
Imagine a bustling command centre where information from every corner of the globe converges. This is the reality for our Defence Force. Decision-makers are no longer relying solely on intuition or fragmented reports. Instead, they are making decisions based on real-time data and comprehensive analysis. The battlefield, once a place of uncertainty, now comes into sharp focus through the lens of data.
In this new era, data from various sources—intelligence reports, sensor feeds, and operational logs—meld together, offering a holistic view of an environment. Advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms sift through this information, identifying patterns and predicting potential threats creating a fusion approach. The result? Decisions made with a level of precision and confidence that was previously unimaginable. Ventia created the Metabase, a digital solution to the “data rich, insight poor” problem, delivered through an interactive, visually pleasing dashboard that brings data to life. It visually represents data from multiple sources across Defence, to create a consolidated picture of ADF estate to optimise capability, performance, and sustainability. It enables real time, big picture summaries supported by highly detailed data which can be filtered and formatted, enabling informed planning and decision making.
Consider predictive maintenance: by using data to anticipate equipment failures, we reduce downtime and extend the lifespan of critical assets. Supply chain operations are similarly streamlined, with data ensuring that the right materials are available at the right time. The result is a finely tuned machine, operating at peak efficiency and always ready for action.
An example of this in action today from leading infrastructure services provider Ventia, who maintains facilities for defence bases like the beautiful grass areas. They have developed capability through our GIS (Geographic Information Systems) where we analyse and display geographically referenced information and we use data attached to a unique location. We use this data to make decisions about the maintenance and prioritisation of areas that we roster and schedule our people. This means that the decision has already been made and our people can focus on completing the services instead of working through paperwork and determining this manually. This saves time and allows our team members to focus on delivering the services as they know exactly where they are going, what equipment they need, the team and support they need as they are provided with this information upfront. This provides higher quality maintenance services, productivity and it’s measured as we can use the time on delivering services.
Melanie Evans, Group Executive for Digital Services at Ventia says “ we redefine service excellence through providing data led recommendations and insights on how we deliver our capabilities across many facets of defence and we tailor this approach so we can provide ongoing value to the defence team.”
The opportunities are endless, data-driven insights will revolutionise decision-making, optimise resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency that will help to shape defence strategies, enhance capabilities, and ensure that they remain a formidable force in an increasingly complex world.
Find out more about our Defence capabilities at www.ventia.com/defence
